Formalising the L4 microkernel API
Authors
NICTA, Sydney, Australia
UNSW, Australia
Abstract
This paper gives an overview of a pilot project on the specification and verification of the L4 high-performance microkernel. Of the three aspects examined in the project, we describe one in more detail: the formalisation of the kernel's Application Programming Interface using the B Method. We conclude that machine-supported formal verification of software is at a turning point; that it is now feasible, and desirable, to formally verify production-quality operating systems.
BibTeX Entry
@inproceedings{Kolanski_Klein_06, author = {Rafal Kolanski and Gerwin Klein}, editor = {Barry Jay and Joachim Gudmundsson}, month = jan, series = {Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology}, year = {2006}, title = {Formalising the {L4} microkernel {API}}, address = {Hobart, Australia}, pages = {53--68}, volume = {51}, booktitle = {Computing: The Australasian Theory Symposium (CATS)}, paperurl = {https://ts.data61.csiro.au/publications/papers/Kolanski_Klein_06.pdf} }